Spec Ed Instructional Care Aide
AOS Staffing, United States

*This Position is with St.Louis Public School District*

Position Summary:
The SPED Instructional Care Aid assists and supports the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and
care program to promote each student’s academic advancement and personal development.

Essential Functions:

• Escorts, assists and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the

building, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, smacks, specialized and inclusive classes,
community activities and other times as designated

• Assists teacher(s) in implementing behavior management plans which may include observing,

recording, charting behavior and implementing a reinforcement schedule, as well as utilization of
approved restraint methods when required and under teacher directive

• Assists teacher in test administration, under teacher directive
• Communicate any problems or concerns regarding students to the supervising teacher
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills previously introduced by

the teacher

• Guides individual students or small groups to reinforce skills previously introduced by the teacher

• Assists with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud and storytelling

• Assists the teacher in maintaining and organizing work and study areas, equipment, materials

and facilities

• Score objective tests and papers with guidance and input from the teacher and assists with the

maintenance of appropriate student records

• Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tube

feeding, cleaning catheterization and suctioning equipment

• Participate in workshops, in-service training and parent conferences

• Attends specialized training as required to assist in the implementation of student’s IEP

• Serves as a resource of information and assists substitute teacher

• Reports parental concerns to supervisory teacher

• Performs other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by teacher or administrator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Any knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully complete Essential Functions

Requirements

*Must be fully vaccinated and willing to provide proof of vaccination*

Experience:

• Some experience working with children (required)

• Computer Skills (required)
• Experience working with teachers and students in an educational setting (preferred)

• Experience tutoring young children (preferred)

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)

• 60 College Credit hours (required)

• Passing score on Paraprofessional licensure exam (accepted in lieu of 60 college credit hours)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to

lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Job Rewards and Benefits